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Howard Berman: “Now the United Nations is not supposed to be our pal. We don't own it.”

On the recordOctober 12, 2011
Now the United Nations is not supposed to be our pal. We don't own it.
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Howard Berman
California

Editor's note · Context

Berman emphasizes the UN's role as a platform for global grievances, not a U.S. entity.

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